Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Job zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 13-2081.00

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median pay per year, Texas (no San Antonio figure is published for this career)

$41k10th$58kMedian$116k90th

New workers start near $41,450; experienced workers reach $115,810. About 3,980 people do this job in Texas.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

2 programs, with the college that teaches each.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.
Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns.
Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.
Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.
Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.
Answer questions from taxpayers and assist them in completing tax forms.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.

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